Wow, just to think, this time about a year ago, all y’all were converging upon Portland, not yet having consumed chia pudding, any Voodoo Doughnuts or the treats at Upton’s Pop-Up Sandwich Shop. And now, a year later, here we are. Gearing up for Vida Vegan Con Numero Dos in May 2013 and the first (of many to follow) one-day seminars in Seattle this November.

August is a busy month for us at Vida Vegan HQ. We’ve got several fun happenings.

Tech Seminar

We’re SO EXCITED (so excited) for our one-day tech seminar in Seattle on Saturday November 3. We just released class descriptions and speaker bios on our blog; check it out here if you missed it.

We’re covering everything from social media to graphic design to podcasting; basically, everything you ever wanted to know about blogging tech but were afraid or didn’t know to ask.

Plus, if you haven’t heard yet, the one-and-only-just-opened Veggie Grill will be providing lunch for all attendees <insert squee here>.

Foodista’s International Food Bloggers Conference (IFBC) is descending upon Portland TODAY for a weekend of fabulous food-blogging nerding out. The ladies of Vida Vegan HQ are thrilled to have been asked to speak at a breakout session called “Niche Blogging.” We’ll be discussing:

…the methods and reasoning behind niche blogging–vegan, gluten-free, kosher, they’re not for everyone! As a niche blogger, how do you define your focus? How do you handle the extra pressure of writing for those outside your niche? Is your blog part of a mission? How do you develop a sense of community among like-minded bloggers?

The Peach Blendy with mint at The Rum Club@janessapkPortland from the Broadway Bridge@janessapkEl Nutri Vegan Nachos@Janessapk

Vegan Talk and Presentation at Rose Schnitzer Manor

Rose Schnitzer Manor, an assisted living home in the suburbs of Portland, recently asked the ladies of Vida Vegan Con to present information and recipes about vegan proteins in their “Epicurean Delights” series.

We’ve created a couple of recipes (NW Berry Salad and Classy Tofu Mac & Cheese topped with crispy shallots) and are headed out to Beaverton this Tuesday, August 28, to speak with the residents who are very curious and interested to learn about vegan food. Needless to say, we’re super excited for the opportunity to talk with dozens of folks who don’t have too much experience with or knowledge of vegan proteins.

And if you are planning on visiting us and attending the 40+ classes (OMG so many classes, WE KNOW. Schedule post coming soon.) for Vida Vegan Con in May 2013, and haven’t bought your ticket (they’re going fast!), click here.